|
Washington Accords (1942)
The Brazil-United States Political-Military Agreement (, Washington Accords) which came into an effect on 23 May 1942, was a prelude to formal entering of Brazil into World War II. Its implementation was carried out by the Joint Brazil-United States Military Commission (JBUSMC). It was a result on a series of consultations in Rio de Janeiro since 1941, during which a number of various political and business decisions were made. The term "Washington Accords" may refer to these preceding negotiations as well. The consequences of the Agreement included the second rubber boom and the "rubber soldiers" in Brazil. References Brazil in World War II Brazil–United States military relations 1942 in Brazil 1942 in the United States 1942 in military history {{worldWarII-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brazil
Brazil, officially the Federative Republic of Brazil, is the largest country in South America. It is the world's List of countries and dependencies by area, fifth-largest country by area and the List of countries and dependencies by population, seventh-largest by population, with over 212 million people. The country is a federation composed of 26 Federative units of Brazil, states and a Federal District (Brazil), Federal District, which hosts the capital, Brasília. List of cities in Brazil by population, Its most populous city is São Paulo, followed by Rio de Janeiro. Brazil has the most Portuguese-speaking countries, Portuguese speakers in the world and is the only country in the Americas where Portuguese language, Portuguese is an Portuguese-speaking world, official language. Bounded by the Atlantic Ocean on the east, Brazil has a Coastline of Brazil, coastline of . Covering roughly half of South America's land area, it Borders of Brazil, borders all other countries and ter ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
World War II
World War II or the Second World War (1 September 1939 – 2 September 1945) was a World war, global conflict between two coalitions: the Allies of World War II, Allies and the Axis powers. World War II by country, Nearly all of the world's countries participated, with many nations mobilising all resources in pursuit of total war. Tanks in World War II, Tanks and Air warfare of World War II, aircraft played major roles, enabling the strategic bombing of cities and delivery of the Atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, first and only nuclear weapons ever used in war. World War II is the List of wars by death toll, deadliest conflict in history, causing World War II casualties, the death of 70 to 85 million people, more than half of whom were civilians. Millions died in genocides, including the Holocaust, and by massacres, starvation, and disease. After the Allied victory, Allied-occupied Germany, Germany, Allied-occupied Austria, Austria, Occupation of Japan, Japan, a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Second Rubber Boom
The Amazon rubber cycle or boom (, ; , ) was an important part of the socioeconomic history of Brazil and Amazonian regions of neighboring countries, being related to the commercialization of rubber and the genocide of indigenous peoples. Centered in the Amazon Basin, the boom resulted in a large expansion of colonization in the area, attracting immigrant workers and causing cultural and social transformations. Crimes against humanity were committed against local indigenous societies, including slavery, rape, torture and genocide. It encouraged the growth of cities such as Manaus and Belém, capitals within the respective Brazilian states of Amazonas and Pará, among many other cities throughout the region like Itacoatiara, Rio Branco, Eirunepé, Marabá, Cruzeiro do Sul and Altamira; as well as the expansion of Iquitos in Peru, Cobija in Bolivia and Leticia in Colombia. The first rubber boom and genocides occurred largely between 1879 and 1912. There was heightened rubbe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rubber Soldiers
Rubber soldiers ( Portuguese: ''Soldados da borracha'') were people in Brazil who were compulsorily drafted to harvest rubber in the Amazon rainforest during World War II."Brazil 'rubber soldiers' fight for recognition - Americas - International Herald Tribune" by Larry Rohter, '''', October 13, 2006 (retrieved Feb 11, 2013) The "rubber soldiers" program was a consequence of the |
Brazil In World War II
Brazil officially entered World War II on August 22, 1942, when it declared war against the Axis powers, including Germany and Italy. On February 8, 1943, Brazil formally joined the Allies upon signing the Declaration by United Nations. Although considered a secondary Allied power, Brazil was the largest contributor from South America, providing essential natural resources, hosting strategic air and naval bases, participating in the Battle of the Atlantic, and deploying the Brazilian Expeditionary Force (FEB) to the Italian Campaign, the only South American country to send combat troops overseas. Leading up to the outbreak of World War II in 1939, Brazil adhered to a policy of strict neutrality and maintained positive commercial and diplomatic relations with both Allied and Axis powers. Despite Brazil's traditionally strong ties with the United States, by 1940 the country had become Germany's leading export market outside Europe and its ninth largest trading partner. Brazil hos ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1942 In Brazil
Events in the year 1942 in Brazil. Establishments * Construction of the Basilica Shrine of Our Lady Mediatrix of All Graces was completed. Incumbents Federal government * President of Brazil, President: Getúlio Vargas Governors * :pt:Lista de governadores de Alagoas, Alagoas: Ismar de Góis Monteiro * List of Governors of Amazonas, Amazonas: Álvaro Botelho Maia * List of Governors of Bahia, Bahia: Landulfo Alves (till 3 December); Renato Pinto Aleixo (from 3 December) * List of Governors of Ceará, Ceará: Francisco de Meneses Pimentel * Governor of Espírito Santo, Espírito Santo: João Punaro Bley * :pt:Lista de governadores de Goiás, Goiás: Pedro Ludovico Teixeira * List of Governors of Maranhão, Maranhão: * List of Governors of Mato Grosso, Mato Grosso: Júlio Strübing Müller * List of Governors of Minas Gerais, Minas Gerais: Benedito Valadares Ribeiro * :pt:Lista de governadores do Pará, Pará: José Carneiro da Gama Malcher * :pt:Lista de governadores da Par ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1942 In The United States
Events from the year 1942 in the United States. Incumbents Federal government * President: Franklin D. Roosevelt ( D-New York) * Vice President: Henry A. Wallace ( D-Iowa) * Chief Justice: Harlan F. Stone (New York) * Speaker of the House of Representatives: Sam Rayburn ( D-Texas) * Senate Majority Leader: Alben W. Barkley ( D-Kentucky) * Congress: 77th Events January * January 1 **Sales of new cars are banned to save steel. **WWII: The United States and Philippines troops fight the Battle of Bataan. * January 10 – WWII: The last German air-raid on the English port of Liverpool destroys the home of William Patrick Hitler, Adolf Hitler's nephew. William Hitler is in the United States and later joins the navy to fight against his uncle. * January 14–15 – WWII: Operation Drumbeat – German submarine ''U-123'' under the command of Reinhard Hardegen sinks a Norwegian tanker within sight of Long Island before entering New York Harbor and sin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
